Here are the current NATEX shopping entitlements at the NAEW&C Force E-3A Component in Geilenkirchen and Wesel, Germany.
Whether you are purchasing rationed goods or non-rationed goods at NATEX, you are required to show proof of your entitlement (this includes Starbucks) in accordance with E-3A Order 9.2-3.
The component issues 3 different shopping cards to component members based on their entitlements:
In addition to component members, NATO military or NATO civilian members stationed in Germany, and their dependents as well as any US military member stationed in Europe or North Africa are also eligible to shop at NATEX. Please review the above on Shopping Cards to understand your entitlements To show proof of your entitlement (if you don’t have a shopping card), you will need to provide the following:
If you are on temporary duties orders to the E-3A Component or any other location in Germany, you are eligible to shop at NATEX. You will be issued a temporary shopping permit by the Base Pass Office (building 1) or NATEX Retail Plus if the former is closed, which outlines your ration entitlements. With the exception of DEU nationals, you are typically entitled to Green Shopping Card privileges. (refer to above) To show proof of your entitlement, you will need to provide the following:
There are some special situations that have not been covered in this general overview. If you are in doubt as to your shopping entitlements or ID required to shop at NATEX, please feel free to contact us directly at contactus@natex.de. We can then advise you about your specific entitlements.
British Forces Members Stationed at Paderborn Green shopping privileges:
USA Forces stationed at S.H.A.P.E
Ration cards can be provided by a support unit or the Base, depending on nationality.
E-3A Component Ration Items Policy Overview:
Building 70
Phone 0049 (0)2451-620 7259
E-Mail convenienceplus@natex.de
Monday – Friday 08.00 – 17.00 hrs. Saturday 10.00 - 15.00 hrs.
Building 65
Phone 0049 (0)2451 620 7252
E-Mail tirecenter@natex.de
Monday – Thursday 08.00 – 16.15 hrs.
Friday 08.00 – 14.15 hrs.
Inspections
Monday - Friday 8.00 - 11.00
Building 65
Phone 0049 (0)2451 632 670 260
E-Mail contactus@natex.de
Monday – Friday 10.00 – 17.00 hrs.
NATEX VAT Office
AMSTO Building 74
Phone 0049 (0)2451 915 2111
E-Mail amsto@natex.de
Monday – Friday 09:00 – 11:00 hrs. / 12:00 – 14:00 hrs.